Heater Core: Removal
CAUTION:
Before handling the airbag system components, refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION
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- Using the refrigerant recovery system, discharge refrigerant. Refer to AIR CONDITIONER (EXCEPT FOR HEV)>REFRIGERANT RECOVERY PROCEDURE>PROCEDURE .
- Disconnect the ground terminal from the 12V engine restart battery sensor. and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Refer to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
- Drain the coolant from the radiator. Refer to COOLING (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>ENGINE COOLANT>REPLACEMENT>DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT .
- Remove the heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to AIR CONDITIONER (EXCEPT FOR HEV)>HEATER AND COOLING UNIT>REMOVAL .
- Remove the cover - heater pipe.
- Remove the screws.
- Remove connector clamp and harness, and remove the cover - heater pipe.
- Remove the clamp - heater pipe.
- Release the claws, and remove the clamp - heater pipe.
NOTE: Do not remove the packing. - Remove the heater core as shown in the figure.